Collecting Capensis seeds

Collecting Capensis seeds#453871

By Gary -  Tue Jul 16, 2024 6:23 pm
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- Tue Jul 16, 2024 6:23 pm #453871

Hi all, l allowed one of my Capes to flower and after about three weeks it finally finished popping flower buds. I want to collect seeds from the stalk, but don't know how long to let the stalk stay on the plant in order to set the seeds. Is this required, or can I go ahead and cut it off and let it dry? Advice appreciated!

Re: Collecting Capensis seeds#453872

By Panman -  Tue Jul 16, 2024 6:25 pm
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- Tue Jul 16, 2024 6:25 pm #453872

I wait for the bottom few buds to turn brown and dry out. You'll likely lose some seeds while cutting them though. I haven't had much success with cutting them early and letting them dry.

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Re: Collecting Capensis seeds#453875

By evenwind -  Tue Jul 16, 2024 6:45 pm
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- Tue Jul 16, 2024 6:45 pm #453875

I usually leave the stalk attached and do this: post390973.html#p390973

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Re: Collecting Capensis seeds#453886

By Gary -  Tue Jul 16, 2024 11:07 pm
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- Tue Jul 16, 2024 11:07 pm #453886

Excellent advice, all. Thanks!

Re: Collecting Capensis seeds#453995

By Gary -  Thu Jul 18, 2024 11:30 pm
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- Thu Jul 18, 2024 11:30 pm #453995

Wow, that sure was a lot of seeds. And there's still half of the stalk to go.

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